Edwin Harris Ragsdale (December 18, 1929 – September 13, 2017) was an American real estate developer and Republican politician from Virginia. After serving as Chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, he was elected to two terms in the Virginia House of Delegates, serving from 1972 to 1976. He ran again in 1982, defeating Delegate George W. Grayson but was bested in a rematch the next year.[1][2]

Edwin H. Ragsdale
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 97th district
In office
January 12, 1983 – January 11, 1984
Preceded byNone (district created)
Succeeded byGeorge W. Grayson
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 34th district
In office
January 12, 1972 – January 14, 1976
Succeeded byRobinson B. James
Personal details
Born
Edwin Harris Ragsdale

(1929-12-18)December 18, 1929
DeWitt, Virginia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 13, 2017(2017-09-13) (aged 87)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJuanita Helfert

References

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  1. ^ "Photo Gallery of Henrico's Chairmen, 1934–Present - County of Henrico, Virginia". henrico.us. Retrieved 2017-12-09.
  2. ^ "RAGSDALE, THE HONORABLE EDWIN | Obituaries". richmond.com. Retrieved 2017-12-09.
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  • Edwin H. Ragsdale at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007